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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 255.74 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 255.74 and 89.32 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 255.74 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/255.74 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 255.74 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 22,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842.70/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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